YMCA YFS Family Case Manager at YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Client Services, Community Resources, Assessment, Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Social Services, Collaboration, Volunteer Management, Outreach, Networking, Supportive Counseling, Health Insurance Applications, Event Assistance, Diverse Populations, Monitoring Services

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. Position: Family Case Manager The YMCA Youth & Family Services is looking for a self-motivated and dynamic professional to join the Y family. You will become part of a high functioning team that will help you learn skills throughout your career. You will make a difference everyday keeping children safe! A Day in The Life as a Family Case Manager As a Family Case Manager, you will receive and assess client referrals. Work under the general supervision of a program supervisor, independently arrange the sequence of work, obtain necessary information and data, select appropriate methods and procedures, and varies these as necessary to address different case situations. Provides general client services and case management in a Montgomery County Public School. Overall, Family Case Managers work as part of a team to access resources, plan, and advocate to improve the quality of people’s lives. Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Family Case Manager will include but are not limited to: Assists clients to assess their situation, define their problems, and identify acceptable courses of action by availing themselves of recommended community services. Completes initial intakes/assessments Consults with county/community/agencies to identify and develop resources for client assistance Analyze the subjects or issues involved in each assignment or case to develop family service plans for client’s family Determine intervention strategy and appropriate actions utilizing client’s individual needs Connect clients to outside service providers and resources Provides case management and monitoring services to clients Makes follow-through contacts with clients and other agencies to ensure that needed services have been provided Prepares and updates case records/client status reports Oversee, manage, and train volunteers and interns to support client services and site-specific programming. Outreach and network with youth, families, communities, schools, and other community agencies Provides on-going social services (appropriate assistance during crises, may provide supportive counseling, food, clothing, housing, employment, transportation, financial assistance) Assists families with applications for health insurance Offers information and referrals for community members, school staff, non-school families, etc. Serves as intermediary between clients and other agencies and supports and advocates for their clients with public and private agencies and individual service providers. Assists with team/seasonal events –camp registration, holiday giving program, etc. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in human services. Comparable experience may be considered as equivalent for satisfying educational requirement(s). 1-3 years' experience Experience in working with diverse populations; and skilled at collaborating with multiple agencies We offer the following benefits: We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide 403(b) retirement savings plan; high quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer and values a range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We strive to be a welcoming organization where all staff, members, and communities feel respected, supported, and that they belong.

Responsibilities

As a Family Case Manager, you will assess client referrals and provide case management services in a Montgomery County Public School. You will work as part of a team to access resources and advocate for clients to improve their quality of life.